What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Edgbaston Archery & Lawn Tennis Society The oldest surviving lawn tennis club in the world. Edgbaston Archery Society moved here in 1867 and lawn tennis was introduced by 1875. Recorded plaque organisation: Birmingham Civic Society, Calthorpe Estates.
Edgbaston Archery & Lawn Tennis Society is historically significant as the oldest surviving lawn tennis club, established when the Edgbaston Archery Society relocated to its current site in 1867 and incorporated lawn tennis by 1875.
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